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Overview |
Wright State | LRC | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 2,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #796 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | laroche.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | LRC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $31,334 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $31,334 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $12,886 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $24,233 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $20,948 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 94% |
Admission |
Wright State | LRC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 3,222 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 3,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 4.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | LRC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | LRC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wright State | LRC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Wright State | LRC | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | LRC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than LRC based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 2,068 students)
Wright State vs. LRC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or LRC?
- La Roche College is 189.8% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($31,334.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at LRC than Wright State University Main Campus ($31,334.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than LRC ($15,650 vs. $24,233)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 20.6% lower than costs at La Roche College ($10,686 vs. $12,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Roche College than Wright State University Main Campus (94% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Roche College students is 136.2% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($20,948 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. LRC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or LRC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LRC or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 95 points higher than at LRC (939)
- Incoming Wright State students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at LRC (20)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at LRC (3.2)
- LRC has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Wright State (95.2%)
Wright State vs. LRC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State or LRC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between LRC and Wright State.
- The graduation rate at LRC is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (51% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from La Roche College earn on average $900 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LRC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than LRC graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More LRC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/